Robert Michael "Mike" Nichols

Robert Michael “Mike” Nichols, 70, of Murfreesboro passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Alive Hospice following an extended illness. Born in Woodbury, TN., he was the son of the late Leon and Frances Mitchell Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Robert Mark Nichols.

Mike is survived by his wife, Chantay Burrell Nichols of Murfreesboro; stepdaughter, Grace Kelly Earp Cole and her husband, Josh Cole of MO., brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Tammy Nichols of Woodbury; sisters-in-law, Sherry (Keith) Earp of Smyrna, Patricia Vanderkarr of GA., Jackie (Rick) Schubert of Wartburg, and Andrea (Troy) McKnight of Murfreesboro. Also surviving are 15 nieces and nephews, 20 great nieces and nephews, and 4 great great nieces.

A longtime member of the Woodbury Church of Christ, Mike was a truckdriver with Yellow Freight, supervisor at Lewis Brothers Bakery and auctioneer. Mike loved God, family, and friends so deeply as they did him.  He never met a stranger and always met life's challenges with a smile and positive attitude.  His love from God and others was the drive that kept him going.  His biggest passion was his love for Mark and Chantay along with riding his Harley motorcycle exploring God's beautiful mountains with Chantay every chance they got.  He also enjoyed fishing, watching hockey, and dirt track racing.

The Nichols family will receive friends Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, November 20, 2025 with Bro. Herb Alsup and Bro. Eddie Boggess officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Gardens cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Charles Markum, Mark Hayes, Jerrold Don Pedigo, Bruce Todd, Daniel Williams, Keith Earp, Cameron and Drew Nichols.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Short Mountain Bible Camp as it was a cause that lay close to his heart.

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